Four of five PRO signals are aligned on the Panthers vs. Bearsspread, marking one of the strongest predictions for NFL Week 5.
In an intriguing Week 5 matchup, the Panthers travel to Chicago to face off against the Bears at Soldier Field. It's an early-window kick, set for 1 p.m. ET. The Panthers, both 1-3 straight up and against the spread and led by veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, are looking to bounce back.
Meanwhile, the Bears are anchored by rookie sensation and No. 1 overall draft pick, QB Caleb Williams, standing at an even 2-2 straight up with a 2-1-1 performance against the spread.
The spread is set at Bears -4, with a total of over/under of 41. As both teams look to gain momentum, the betting landscape presents some compelling angles.
Panthers vs. Bears Odds, Picks, Predictions
| Panthers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4 -110 | 40.5 -114o / -107u | +165 |
| Bears Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4 -110 | 40.5 -114o / -107u | -205 |
- Panthers vs. Bears spread: Bears -4
- Panthers vs. Bears over/under: 40.5
- Panthers vs. Bears moneyline: Panthers +165, Bears -205
Spread
The line has the Bears favored by 4 points, reflecting home-field advantage and perhaps the early promise of Caleb Williams’ storied potential. This spread sets the stage for a critical betting decision, where expert insights and systems will weigh heavily into which side bettors might settle on.
Over/Under
The total for this matchup is set at 41 points. Given the dynamics of both teams, this number presents a key decision point for bettors contemplating potential game scripts and outcomes. Both teams went over the total last weekend.
Moneyline
The moneyline odds position the Panthers as the underdogs at +165, while the Bears are favored at -205.
Player Prop
Checking our updated PRO Props Projections, Carolina RB Miles Sanders is +550 to score a touchdown. The price implies a a 15.4% chance.
PRO Projections predict Sanders to score 17% of the time. It's just a 1.6% edge, which falls short of our recommendation of 3.5%.
Panthers vs. Bears Prediction
Sorting the Week 5 spreads in PRO by strength, Panthers vs. Bears features premium PRO signals aligned.
Point Spread
Several expert and data-backed signals point towards the